JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced eight additions to the coaching staff as part of the NFL's Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program.
The league-wide program is designed to use training camp to give minority coaches a chance to observe, participate, and ultimately gain a full-time NFL coaching position.
The fellowship participants are Israel Abraham (American International College/tight ends), Marcus Coleman (Trinity University/linebackers/special teams), Vincent Dancy (Mississippi Valley State University/running backs), Winston Delattiboudere (University of Akron/defensive line), PeeJay Jack (Elite11/wide receivers), Brock Marion (NFLPA Collegiate Bowl/safeties), Tee Mitchell (Edward Waters University/cornerbacks), and Arthur Ray (University of Arkansas/offensive line).
All eight coaches will be with the team for the entirety of training camp, which is slated to begin on Monday. Jaguars Assistant Offensive Line Coach Todd Washington led the search for this year’s participants. Washington twice participated in the program as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2017 and the Miami Dolphins in 2018.
“As a former participant of the program, I am honored to play a role in the selection process,” Washington said. “I know what this program did for my career, and I am excited to have these eight coaches join the Jaguars for training camp this season. These coaches will be fully embedded with our team and gain valuable experience to help advance their careers. I'm grateful that Coach Pederson recognizes the importance of this program and is dedicated to providing a positive experience for these coaches.”
